{"id":762,"date":"2025-03-31T04:20:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T04:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/?p=762"},"modified":"2025-03-31T04:48:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T04:48:07","slug":"sew-a-sensory-play-mystery-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/sew-a-sensory-play-mystery-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Sew a Cheap Sensory Play Mystery Bag in Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sew a quick and easy mystery bag for your kid to practice sensory play. Also doubles as a stroller storage bag!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-background-for-making-the-sensory-play-bag\"><strong>Background for Making the Sensory Play Bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently read the book <a href=\"https:\/\/themontessorinotebook.com\/the-montessori-toddler\">The Montessori Toddler<\/a> by Simone Davis (not a promotion). In the book she mentions using mystery bags to encourage sensory play with toddlers. This seemed interesting and was something I wanted to try with my daughter as a low-screen time activity. I had no idea where to search for these online (Amazon maybe?). The faster solution, as is preferable sometimes, was to just design and make something myself. That way it\u2019s not only potentially cheaper, I can focus on making it good quality and have more control of the source fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea behind this sensory play bag is to have a fair sized bag with a small opening at the top so my daughter can\u2019t see what\u2019s inside and can only guess at what\u2019s inside. I can put different things in like flowers or dinosaur toys. She can experiment with feeling the different shapes or surfaces. I can ask her, \u201cis it rough?\u201d, \u201cIt is smooth?\u201d and she can start to get an idea using her imagination and knowledge of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the sensory play bag doubles as a holder for things when I\u2019m on the go, like snack cups or stuff that falls out of the stroller while we\u2019re walking like my kid\u2019s socks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The method to make this is essentially the same as the <a href=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/01\/20\/beginner-frugal-dad-sewing-sew-a-simple-drawstring-bag\/\">drawstring bag tutorial<\/a>, but with an elastic mouth rather than a drawstring mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewing this toddler mystery bag is a pretty simple process, but I will try to write it in as detailed a way as possible, so it looks more intimidating than it really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-sewing-level-beginner\"><strong>Sewing Level: Beginner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-age-range-toddler-2-5-years\"><strong>Age Range: Toddler (2-5 years)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-supplies-for-sewing-the-sensory-play-bag\"><strong>Supplies for Sewing the Sensory Play Bag:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 yard cotton (or scrap fabric you have in your fabric stash). This is very much a stash-buster project. For this project I am using a 8-10 oz. cotton canvas fabric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4\u201d elastic. You will only need about 3-5\u201d of elastic.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background\">I am also adding a loop to this pouch so I can hook it to things. This will make it easier to transport. I can also use it as an accessory pouch hooked to things when my daughter outgrows the mystery bag (or isn\u2019t interested in playing with it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-how-to-sew-the-sensory-play-bag\"><strong>How to sew the sensory play bag:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 . Start by cutting out a rectangle that is 18\u201d x 15\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Cut out a strip that is 3\u201d x 6\u201d. This is for the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-CutOutStrap.jpg\" alt=\"Start by cutting out a rectangle that is 18\u201d x 15\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-CutOutStrap.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-CutOutStrap-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-CutOutStrap-600x241.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Start by cutting out a rectangle that is 18\u201d x 15\u201d. This will be the strap for the sensory play bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. With right sides together (RST) fold the small strip in half long-wise and stitch the other long side with a 1\/4\u201d seam allowance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-FoldStrapInHalf.jpg\" alt=\"With right sides together (RST) fold the small strip in half long-wise\" class=\"wp-image-764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-FoldStrapInHalf.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-FoldStrapInHalf-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-FoldStrapInHalf-600x190.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With right sides together (RST) fold the small strip in half long-wise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-IronDown.jpg\" alt=\"Iron down flat\" class=\"wp-image-765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-IronDown.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-IronDown-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-IronDown-600x194.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iron down flat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-StitchStrapUp.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch the long side down with a 1\/4&quot; seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-StitchStrapUp.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-StitchStrapUp-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-StitchStrapUp-600x228.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stitch the long side down with a 1\/4&#8243; seam allowance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The short ends will still be open. Trim the seams after this. This makes turning the strap right side out easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-TrimSeams.jpg\" alt=\"Trim the seams\" class=\"wp-image-767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-TrimSeams.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-TrimSeams-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-TrimSeams-600x233.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trim the seams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Turn the mystery bag strap right side out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-TurnStrapOut.jpg\" alt=\"Turn the mystery bag strap right side out\" class=\"wp-image-768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-TurnStrapOut.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-TurnStrapOut-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-TurnStrapOut-600x180.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turn the mystery bag strap right side out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps to use something like a chopstick to push up the other end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-UseAChopstick.jpg\" alt=\"It helps to use something like a chopstick to push up the other end\" class=\"wp-image-769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-UseAChopstick.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-UseAChopstick-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-UseAChopstick-600x243.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It helps to use something like a chopstick to push up the other end<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-a-note-about-fabric-turning-tools\"><strong>A note about fabric turning tools:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background\">Once I started sewing, one of the things that would often bug me is poking out the corners of fabric once I&#8217;ve turned it right side out. I&#8217;m a stickler, so I always try to poke it out into as clean a corner as possible. There are professional tools like point turners that you can use to poke out corners and flatten edges for turning. These look like a small, pointy butter knife. <br><br>But one tricky thing about these is if you push too hard into the corner, depending on the fabric like cotton, it&#8217;s easy to accidentally poke a hole. So it may sound funny, but what I&#8217;ve found, and many people have found as well, is that one of your most reliable sewing tools for this work is a wooden chopstick. The chopstick is long and sturdy, and just rounded (but not too pointy) to help make short work of turning fabric. I even bought a pack of stuffing once that came with a &#8220;special tool&#8221; that was basically a disposable wooden chopstick. So the next time you&#8217;re getting take-out, grab an extra pair of chopsticks and keep it in your sewing inventory forever. You won&#8217;t be let down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Iron it down nice and flat once you&#8217;ve finished turning. Then top stitch with a 1\/8\u201d seam allowance around the edges if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-IronDownStrap.jpg\" alt=\"Iron it down nice and flat once you've finished turning\" class=\"wp-image-770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-IronDownStrap.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-IronDownStrap-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-IronDownStrap-600x192.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iron it down nice and flat once you&#8217;ve finished turning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-TopStitchDown.jpg\" alt=\"Top stitch with a 1\/8\u201d seam allowance around the edges\" class=\"wp-image-771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-TopStitchDown.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-TopStitchDown-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10-TopStitchDown-600x188.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top stitch with a 1\/8\u201d seam allowance around the edges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Fold in half and pin\/clip it to the right side of the edge of the main body about 2\u201d down from the top. (I sewed this one 3\u201d down, but in hindsight 2\u201d down is a better place for hanging this one things). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11-ClipInStrap.jpg\" alt=\"Fold in half and pin\/clip it to the right side of the edge of the main body about 2\u201d down from the top\" class=\"wp-image-772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11-ClipInStrap.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11-ClipInStrap-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11-ClipInStrap-600x435.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold in half and pin\/clip it to the right side of the edge of the main body about 2\u201d down from the top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see from the photo that it&#8217;s sandwiched between the two layers of the main mystery bag body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-assembling-the-sensory-play-bag\"><strong>Assembling the sensory play bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Fold the main body piece in half long-wise so the dimensions are 9\u201dx 15\u201d. Again, the loop tab will be inside the folded body. You will need to move your pin\/clip for this out over the main body (it is inside now. Then when you turn the pouch right side out, it will then be on the outside).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Using a straight stitch, with right sides together (RST) sew up one short side and one long side with a 1\/2\u201d seam allowance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12-SewDownSides.jpg\" alt=\"Fold the main body piece in half long-wise so the dimensions are 9\u201dx 15\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12-SewDownSides.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12-SewDownSides-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12-SewDownSides-600x267.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold the main body piece in half long-wise so the dimensions are 9\u201dx 15\u201d. Sew one short side and one long side. The other short side is already folded.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to back stitch at the beginning and end of the stitch. It also helps to trim your seams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13-TrimYourSeams.jpg\" alt=\"Trim your seams\" class=\"wp-image-774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13-TrimYourSeams.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13-TrimYourSeams-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13-TrimYourSeams-600x182.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trim your seams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-sewing-the-elastic-mouth-of-the-sensory-play-bag\"><strong>Sewing the elastic mouth of the sensory play bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background\">I want to mix it up and be able to put a collection of different things in the bag, so don\u2019t want to make it too small. I also don\u2019t want to make it too big. Also consider if you are going to use it for storing stuff, if not using it as a sensory play bag, like snack cups. So the stretched out mouth needs to be big enough to fit the cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. With the bag still wrong side out, fold the top down about 1\/2\u201dand iron down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/14-FoldDownTop.jpg\" alt=\"Fold the top down about 1\/2\u201dand iron down\" class=\"wp-image-775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/14-FoldDownTop.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/14-FoldDownTop-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/14-FoldDownTop-600x247.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold the top down about 1\/2\u201dand iron down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Stitch around and leave a small gap at the end to feed in the elastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/15-StitchDown.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch around next to the raw edge\" class=\"wp-image-776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/15-StitchDown.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/15-StitchDown-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/15-StitchDown-600x256.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stitch around next to the raw edge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/16-LeaveAGap.jpg\" alt=\"Leave a small gap at the end to feed in the elastic\" class=\"wp-image-777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/16-LeaveAGap.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/16-LeaveAGap-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/16-LeaveAGap-600x179.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leave a small gap at the end to feed in the elastic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-getting-a-threading-tool\"><strong>Getting a threading tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background\">For any kind of casing I like to use a specialized tool for pulling the drawstring through. I like to emphasize that while they can cost more than doing things the traditional way, having a specialized tool can save you a lot of headaches down the line because they make an otherwise tedious process much easier.<br><br>So for me, getting this threader, and other things like a bias tape maker, are good investments.<br><br>I personally like using a specific tool for this like the EZ Threader: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voguefabricsstore.com\/EZ-Threader.html\">https:\/\/www.voguefabricsstore.com\/EZ-Threader.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/18-UseASpecializedTool.jpg\" alt=\"I like to use a specialized tool for threading casings\" class=\"wp-image-779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/18-UseASpecializedTool.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/18-UseASpecializedTool-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/18-UseASpecializedTool-600x235.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I like to use a specialized tool for threading casings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Feed in the elastic, pin, clip or hold the starting end at the beginning of the casing. Leave a little bit exposed so you have it to pull in the next steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/17-FeedInTheElastic.jpg\" alt=\"Feed in the elastic, pin, clip or hold the starting end at the beginning of the casing\" class=\"wp-image-778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/17-FeedInTheElastic.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/17-FeedInTheElastic-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/17-FeedInTheElastic-600x298.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Feed in the elastic, pin, clip or hold the starting end at the beginning of the casing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Pull the other end through and tighten the elastic until you\u2019ve found your ideal tightness. Be careful that your start end doesn\u2019t get pulled back through or you\u2019ll have to start over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-a-note-on-size-and-tightness-about-the-top-opening\"><strong>A note on size and tightness about the top opening<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\">You want to keep the tightness at a level where your kid can fit their hand in and out easily but not able to easily see the object inside. If you plan on putting things in like pinecones, then make sure the pinecone will fit through before you sew it down. You\u2019ll want to even out the elastic inside so it doesn\u2019t get all bunched up at the ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. When you\u2019ve found your ideal tightness mark the cross point on the exposed end of the elastic. Line up the cross point with your starting end and overlap a little bit. Then pin together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21-MarkThePoint.jpg\" alt=\"When you\u2019ve found your ideal tightness mark the cross point on the exposed end of the elastic\" class=\"wp-image-782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21-MarkThePoint.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21-MarkThePoint-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21-MarkThePoint-600x265.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When you\u2019ve found your ideal tightness mark the cross point on the exposed end of the elastic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Stitch the elastic sides together at this overlap point with a short zig-zag stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/24-ZigZagStitch.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch the elastic sides together at this overlap point with a short zig-zag stitch\" class=\"wp-image-785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/24-ZigZagStitch.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/24-ZigZagStitch-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/24-ZigZagStitch-600x189.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stitch the elastic sides together at this overlap point with a short zig-zag stitch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25-ZigZagStitch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25-ZigZagStitch.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25-ZigZagStitch-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25-ZigZagStitch-600x222.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Cut off the excess ends and tuck the elastic all the way into the casing through the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/26-TuckInTheExcess.jpg\" alt=\"Cut off the excess ends and tuck the elastic all the way into the casing through the hole\" class=\"wp-image-787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/26-TuckInTheExcess.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/26-TuckInTheExcess-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/26-TuckInTheExcess-600x138.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cut off the excess ends and tuck the elastic all the way into the casing through the hole<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>14. Next, stitch the opening shut and sew down the elastic to the main body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/27-StitchOpeningClosed.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch the opening shut and sew down the elastic to the main body\" class=\"wp-image-788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/27-StitchOpeningClosed.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/27-StitchOpeningClosed-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/27-StitchOpeningClosed-600x190.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stitch the opening shut and sew down the elastic to the main body<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>15. Finally, turn the bag right side out and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/28-AllDone.jpg\" alt=\"Turn out and you're all done sewing the sensory play bag\" class=\"wp-image-789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/28-AllDone.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/28-AllDone-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/28-AllDone-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turn out and you&#8217;re all done sewing the sensory play bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-wrapping-it-all-up\"><strong>Wrapping it all up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vibe here is kind of like those haunted house games where you would peel grapes and they were like eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that you\u2019re done. Try putting some stuff in the bag and seeing if your kid likes it. Here are some things that I\u2019ve tried out that have gone over well, and not so well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avocado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinecone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lego<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play-do jar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Felt flowers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> The bonus part here is that when your kid has outgrown it you can just use it as a storage bag on the side of your stroller or as a cover for stuff like golf clubs. Whatever works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SensoryPlayBagBlogTitleImage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SensoryPlayBagBlogTitleImage-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SensoryPlayBagBlogTitleImage-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newdadsewingschool.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SensoryPlayBagBlogTitleImage-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sew a quick and easy mystery bag for your kid to practice sensory play. Also doubles as a stroller storage bag! 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